Description

2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde Polymer With Formaldehyde And Methylphenol is a specialized phenolic resin polymer synthesized from salicylaldehyde, formaldehyde, and methylphenol. This engineered polymer is valued for its tailored structural properties, offering enhanced thermal stability and chemical resistance compared to standard phenolic resins. It serves as a critical performance additive and intermediate in advanced material synthesis for industries including high-performance coatings, specialty adhesives, and composite materials.

Application

• High-Performance Coatings: Acts as a cross-linking agent and resin modifier to improve adhesion, chemical resistance, and thermal durability in industrial and protective coatings.
• Specialty Adhesives & Sealants: Used as a tackifier and reinforcing resin to enhance bond strength and environmental stability in demanding adhesive formulations.
• Composite Materials: Serves as a matrix resin or additive in fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) and other composites to optimize mechanical properties and processing characteristics.
• Friction Materials: Incorporated into brake linings and clutch facings as a binder resin to provide consistent frictional properties and thermal performance.
• Foundry & Molding Sands: Functions as a binder in shell molding and core-making processes for metal casting, offering good collapsibility and dimensional accuracy.
• Electrical Laminates: Utilized in the production of printed circuit board (PCB) substrates and electrical insulating materials for its dielectric properties and heat resistance.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a component in drilling fluid additives and proppant coatings to improve performance under high-temperature, high-pressure downhole conditions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Provides a reactive polymeric backbone for further chemical modification and synthesis of other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde Polymer With Formaldehyde And Methylphenol
CAS No.	755017-44-8
Molecular Formula	(C7H6O2·CH2O·C7H8O)n
Molecular Weight	Polymeric substance (Contact for details)
Synonyms	Salicylaldehyde-Formaldehyde-Methylphenol Polymer; Phenolic Resin from Salicylaldehyde and Methylphenol; Methylphenol-Salicylaldehyde-Formaldehyde Copolymer; Salicylaldehyde Modified Phenolic Resin; 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde-Methylphenol-Formaldehyde Terpolymer; Polymer of Salicylaldehyde with Formaldehyde and Cresol; Modified Cresol-Formaldehyde Resin; Phenol, methyl-, polymer with formaldehyde and 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde Polymer With Formaldehyde And Methylphenol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. The material is characterized and controlled against key parameters including viscosity, softening point, free monomer content, and residual solvents. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The product may be hygroscopic; ensure containers are sealed after use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Amorphous solid (flakes, powder, or lumps)
Color	Yellow to brown
Softening Point (Ring & Ball)	80 - 120 °C (Grade dependent)
Viscosity (Melt, 150°C)	200 - 2000 mPa·s (Grade dependent)
Free Formaldehyde	< 0.1 %
Free Phenol/Methylphenol	< 0.5 %
Volatile Content	< 1.0 %
Gel Time (at 150°C)	60 - 300 seconds

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.